Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

French-English relations and its negative impact on Canadian identity. The Conscription Crisis of WWI, the October Crisis, and the Meech Lake Accord, have been the most influential events in 20th century Canada. Canadian identity, when defined by its progression of French-English Relations, changed negatively during the 1920s to the 1930s under the Conscription Crisis of WWI. For instance, when Prime Minister Borden introduced conscription in 1917 the French-Canadians grew restless as Borden…

undemocratic, and secretive. Slayton begins with the question of whether judges make or interpret the law and whether they should be doing only one of those things. Also, he describes the historical past of the Supreme Court, and how the 1982 Charter of Rights and Freedoms affected the cases which reach the Supreme Court. Slayton also analyzed the Supreme Court of Canada and came up with possible overdue reforms based on his experience as a lawyer, academic, and a previous Supreme Court clerk.…

A Short Guide to Jury System for Canadian Citizens Origins of the jury system: There are many origins of the Canadian Jury system; however many may say it to be founded in England by the Norman Kings (1066-1154). Originally, jurors were chosen from the local community and were a source of information. The system was meant to replace barbaric methods of trial. Later during the reign of King Henry II, (around the 12th century), the jury functioned as both witness and adjudicator. Throughout the…

arrest in Canadian History (Griffiths, 2015). The Black Bloc was arrested for destroying property on June 26th, 2010 (Monaghan & Walby, 2012). Most of the charges were discharged or remained without reason. It was reported that there was an excessive amount of misused force used on these civilians; which led to over 400 complaints from protesters, and citizens that were not part of the protest (Griffiths, 2015). Many of the arrests or searches violated the Charter of Rights, and Freedom. Thus,…

“There is no such thing as a model or an ideal Canadian,” (Pierre Trudeau). Although Canada, as a nation, states that they have certain values that are followed by everyone, it is difficult to live perfectly by them due to human nature and differences. Canada does have core values though, of peace, health care and equality. Peace is a preeminent Canadian value and it is written all over the country’s history. From the beginning of the formation of Canada, people who deem themselves Canadian’s…

most basic matters regarding the organization and operation of society and government, but also, after the addition in 1982, to guarantee the rights and freedoms of Canadian citizens. The Constitution is the ultimate form of law in Canada, but it is far from flawless. It is often criticized for its lack of accommodation of the ethical values and social rights of many people. But more importantly, considering it is the constitution of a democratic nation, its greatest fault lies in its inability…

all the rights they claim for themselves, this world will be civilized”, said Robert G. Ingersoll, an orator of United States during the Golden Age of Free Thought. Although the rights of Lesbian, Gay Bi-sexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) Canadians have advanced rapidly over the last decade, both societally and legally, there is still a long journey ahead on the road to equality. The issue of LGBTQ inequality and discrimination is one that is extremely important to Canadians because…

background, it should only be taught in schools as a theory to allow students exploration of their personal beliefs. Because personal beliefs are well respected in Canada, there are laws to protect us on evolution disputes. Everyone has fundamental freedoms and rights, this includes things such…

the pubic support for the decriminalization of PAS is increasing, which is putting pressures on the government to change the laws against PAS. The Canadian government has been constantly debating on the decriminalization and/or legalization of PAS, without it affecting the rights and freedoms of citizens according to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Under Criminal Code of Canada, RSC 1985, c-46, s 241, it currently provides that “everyone who”: (a) counsels a person to commit suicide, or…

failed to warn women whom they knew to be potential targets of Callow of the fact that they were at risk. Secondly, she said that the MTPF being a public body having the statutory duty to protect the public in accordance with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and may not act in a way that is discriminatory because of gender. On the other hand, a few years ago I knew someone personally who was sexually assaulted. she was afraid to tell anybody because she thought no one would believe…